Worldwide Events Calendar

South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunges

الخميس جمادى الأولى 15 - الأربعاء جمادى الثانية 12, 1439

Multiple Polar Plunge fundraising event take place across the state, mostly during the month of March. Many Unified Champion Schools get involved with the events as a way to raise money and awareness for both Special Olympics South Carolina on a state level as well as their individual school’s Special Olympics program. Youth and other supporters take the plunge into frigid bodies of water on behalf of Special Olympics.

Africa Leadership Conference

الإثنين جمادى الثانية 10 - الجمعة جمادى الثانية 14, 1439

Program leaders, national directors, board chairpersons and Regional Athlete Input Council members will gather for the annual Africa Leadership Conference. The leadership conference agenda includes some important sessions such as the Special Olympics Connect, the 50th Anniversary celebrations, Fundraising, and many more. The Africa Region Leadership Conference has been held every year since 2014, and delegates are looking forward to this enriching event!

2018 Special Olympic Middle East - North Africa 9th Regional Games

الأربعاء جمادى الثانية 26 - الجمعة رجب 06, 1439

The Regional games will take place from 14- 23 March 2018 with the participation of around 1800 athletes competing in 16 different sports , 450 coaches, 3000 volunteers and 100 honored guests. On the sidelines of the games several initiatives will be held: Healthy athletes program- Families forum- Young athletes demo- Youth Summit.

XXIX Italy Winter Special Olympics Games

الأحد رجب 1 - الجمعة رجب 06, 1439

From 18 to 23 March 2018 over 500 athletes are the protagonists of the XXIX Winter Special Olympics Winter Games held for the first time in Bardonecchia / Valsusa. The charming town is not new to hosting major sporting events; in February 2006 it was one of the seats of the XX Winter Olympic Games.
The athletes compete in different sports specialties: from alpine skiing to cross-country skiing, from snowshoeing to snowboarding.

Southeast Regional Powerlifting Competition

السبت رجب 28, 143909:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Southeast Regional Powerlifting will be held at the Legacy Fitness Center, 2614 N Joplin, Pittsburg, KS on Saturday, April 14. The competition will run from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
For more information, contact Chris Burt at burtc@ksso.org.

South Carolina State Summer Games

الجمعة شعبان 25 - الأحد شعبان 27, 1439

Special Olympics South Carolina hosts more than 1400+ athletes, unified partners and coaches for the State Summer Games at the largest army training base in the country. Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina hosts the event with competition opportunities in aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce (over 21 years old), bowling (under 21 years old), gymnastics and softball.

Louisiana State Summer Games

الجمعة رمضان 3 - الأحد رمضان 05, 1439

This is an event for all Areas. Male and female athletes from across the state will compete in Athletics (Track & Field), Bocce, Powerlifting and Unified Volleyball. Sign up today to play, coach or volunteer for this event.

Kansas State Summer Games

الجمعة رمضان 17 - الأحد رمضان 19, 1439

The State Summer Games will be held in Maize, June 1-3. Competition events on Friday are: Swimming, Cycling and Tennis. The Track & Field Events will be held Saturday & Sunday. Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 1. For more information about Summer Games, please contact Tim Rehder at rehdert@ksso.org

Special Olympics 50th Anniversary

الثلاثاء ذو القعدة 4 - الأحد ذو القعدة 09, 1439

The spark that became today's Special Olympics movement ignited at the first 1968 International Summer Games in Chicago, Ill., USA. Five decades later, we are returning to Chicago to launch the year-long Special Olympics 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Here's what we have planned so far:
From 17 to 21 July, the inaugural Special Olympics Unified Football Cup competition will team people with and without intellectual disabilities from all over the world. A total of 24 teams -- from every region of the world -- will take part. These include 16 men's teams and eight women's teams.
On 20 July, The Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Law Enforcement Torch Run Commemorative Run will include Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement officers from Illinois and elsewhere.
On 22 July, in Chicago and around the world, a day for everyone to celebrate the history of Special Olympics and its bright future. Athletes from the first 1968 Games will be joined by today's athletes to tell their stories of empowerment. Members of the public, Special Olympics families and others come together on the playing field for Unified Sports experiences. Change the Game Day will be a global festival of togetherness and sharing for all.
Join us as we play together, learn from each other, and chart an inspiring course for the future!

2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games

الخميس رجب 7 - الخميس رجب 14, 1440

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will be the host of the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games. The Games will be held 14 to 21 March in 2019. The Games will span seven days of competition. About 7,000 athletes from more than 170 countries are invited to attend. The Games will feature competition in 24 sports.